Message of Thanks Received from Her Majesty the Queen

The Queens Green Canopy is a tree planting initiative to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and enhance our environment now and for generations to come.

The Woodland Trust is a partner of this campaign and their Free Trees for Schools and Communities Scheme is a great way to get involved with tree planting. Across 2021 and 2022, they have over three million saplings in tree packs, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the summer of 2022 we will invite councils to submit a photograph of planting in support of the Queens Green Canopy and we hope West Sussex is at the forefront of participation.

Information on how to apply for the free saplings 

On 12th January 2022, West Hoathly Parish Council became one of the first Town and Parish Councils in West Sussex to plant trees under the programme. The ceremony was attended by four Deputy Lieutenants of West Sussex including our very own Joint President of WSALC, John Godfrey DL. 

Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith joined Slindon Parish Council and village residents for a special tree planting ceremony to commemorate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday 11th March.